What Happened in Sports: May 8, 2021
May 8th, 2021 was remembered for Russell Westbook tying Oscar Robertson’s all-time triple-double (181) record, while coming through in the clutch for a DC win in OT as his teammate Bradley Beal dropped 50 points for the most 50-point games in DC history. Steph Curry unloaded a 49-point clip himself against OKC in only 3 quarters for another dominant showing from the greatest shooter to ever play the game.
The Atlanta Braves mounted three different comebacks against the Phillies, capped off by overcoming a 4-run deficit during the 12th inning, thanks to various clutch hits from Pablo Sandoval, William Contreras, and Ehire Adrianza. Josh Hader became the fastest player ever to record 400 career Ks, Gleyber Torres clutched up 2x against the Nats to overcome Scherzer’s big day, and Denver only scored 15 points in the 4th quarter during a nail-biting loss to Brooklyn who barely avoided a 5-game losing streak.
See last year, headlined by the NBA’s upcoming return during a time with plenty of uncertainties, the Saints releasing OG after drafting , and the MLB reducing the draft to only 5 rounds for 2020.
This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, top performances of the day, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
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NBA Saturday’s top 10 plays
Westbrook’s game-saving block headlines Saturday’s TOP 10 PLAYS!
— NBA (@NBA)
Russ coming in the clutch
RUSS FOR THE LEAD 
— NBA TV (@NBATV)
NBA-record tying 181st triple-double
Go-ahead free throws
Game-clinching rejection in OT
Russell Westbrook (33p, 19r, 15a) ties Oscar Robertson’s triple-double record and secures the win late!
— NBA (@NBA)
Tie all-time triple-double record
Knock down go-ahead free throws
Seal the game with the clutch block
WHAT A NIGHT FOR !
— NBA (@NBA)
Clarkson took his ankles
Jordan Clarkson had ‘em slipping 
— NBA TV (@NBATV)
Garcia sealed the deal from CF
ADOLIS CALLED GAME. 
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers)
KD & Kyrie came to play in DEN
Kyrie breaking out the euro
— NBA TV (@NBATV)
33 for KD, 31 for Kyrie to spark the 21-point comeback win in Denver!
— NBA (@NBA)
Gleyber clutched up vs. DC
It’s a base hit and an RBI for Gleyber Torres and the Yankees have tied the game at two!
— John Sterling Calls (@JSterlingCalls)
Gleyber walk off! How did they win that game…
— The Short Porch (@short_porch)
OKC couldn’t contain Curry
Steph gonna Steph 
— NBA TV (@NBATV)
STEPH IS NOT FAIR 
— NBA TV (@NBATV)
49 PTS, 11 3PM for in just 3 quarters of play! x
— NBA (@NBA)
Crafty CJ gets to the cup
NSFW
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers)
Insane Braves comeback x3
Saturday night’s alright for rallying!
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves)
Beals drops 50 to lift DC
50 PTS for Bradley Beal in the OT W vs. IND!
— NBA (@NBA)
MJ’s famous GW buzzer OTD
May 7, 1989: Michael Jordan hit an iconic GW shot at the buzzer over Cavs SG Craig Ehlo to end Game 5, sealing a 1st Round series victory. It was the only buzzer-beating GW-FG in a winner-take-all game in NBA history until Kawhi Leonard’s shot in 2019
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
An all-time HR robbery OTD
May 8, 2019: Boston Red Sox OF Jackie Bradley Jr. made one of the most incredible catches of all-time when he robbed what would’ve been Trey Mancini’s walk-off HR in the bottom of the 11th inning that was over a feet above the wall
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
Knicks 1st ever title OTD in 1970
May 8, 1970: New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 7 to win their very 1st NBA Championship (1st of 2), handing the Jerry West/Wilt Chamberlain Lakers their 3rd straight Finals loss
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
D-Rose’s iconic GW 3 OTD
May 8, 2015: Chicago Bulls PG Derrick Rose banked in a GW-3PM to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers at the buzzer in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals to take a 2-1 series lead during LeBron James’ 1st year back in Cleveland
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
Big Unit’s best game OTD
May 8, 2001: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Randy Johnson became the 1st (and only) left-hander to strike out 20 batters over 9 innings, tying the MLB single-game record, but the game was not finished in regulation (11 innings)
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
Happy 31st to Kemba Walker
Kemba Walker’s 30 best career plays so far
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
. is the all-time leader in:
– PTS (12,009)
– FGM (4.164)
– FGA (9,962)
– 3PM (1,283)
– 3PA (3,589)
– FTM (2,398)
– FTA (2,871)
– MIN (20,607)
– All-Stars (3)
– FGM (731) & 3PM (260) in 1 season (both in 2018-19)
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
Most PTS during 1 GP in history:
1. Kemba Walker (60)
2. Kemba Walker (52)
3. Glen Rice (48)
T4. Kemba Walker (47)
T4. Kemba Walker (47)
T4. Kemba Walker (47)
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
Most career PTS in history:
1. Kemba Walker (12,009)
2. Dell Curry (9,839)
3. Gerald Wallace (7,437)
4. Larry Johnson (7,405)
5. Glen Rice (5,651)
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
Youngest Perfect Game OTD
May 8, 1968: A’s SP Jim “Catfish” Hunter became the youngest to pitch a Perfect Game in MLB history during a 4-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins where Hunter drove in 3 of Oakland’s 4 runs at the plate during the last season the AL didn’t have a DH
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
MJ finished a record series OTD
May 8, 1988: Michael Jordan scored 226 total PTS in their 1st round series victory over the Cavs, breaking Bernard King’s record of 213. MJ’s 45.2 PPG is the 2nd most in any playoff series in NBA history, behind only Jerry West’s 46.3 PPG in the 1965 WCF
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
HBD to an all-time NFL great
Ronnie Lott’s HOF resume:
– 10x Pro Bowl
– 6x All-Pro, 1988 2nd Team
– 4x Super Bowl Champion
– HOF All-1980s Team
– HOF All-1990s Team
– 2x NFL INT Leader
– 1982 NFL TKL (68) Leader
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
. is the all-time leader in:
– INT (51)
– INT TD (5)
– INT YDS (643)
– INT in a season (tied with 10 in 1986)
– 2nd most TKL (721) behind
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
Ben Wallace made history OTD
May 8, 2006: Detroit C Ben Wallace became the 2nd player to win 4 Defensive Player of the Year awards in NBA history, and the 1st to do so over a 5-year span
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
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NBA Saturday
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*All game times listed are in Eastern Standard Time (EST)*
NBA Saturday
[] PG , WSH (W @IND): 33 PTS (11-26 FG | 3-7 3P), 15 AST, 19 REB, 2 BLK, 1 STL, 7 TO []
[] SG , WSH (W @IND): 50 PTS (19-31 FG | 3-7 3P), 1 AST, 5 REB, 2 BLK, 1 STL, 1 TO
[] PG , GSW (W v.OKC): 49 PTS (14-26 FG | 11-21 3P), 2 AST, 5 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 1 TO
[] F , BKN (W @DEN): 33 PTS (9-14 FG | 3-6 3P), 7 AST, 11 REB, 2 BLK, 2 STL, 5 TO
[] PF , IND (L v.WSH): 30 PTS (12-21 FG | 0-3 3P), 13 AST, 13 REB, 0 BLK, 3 STL, 4 TO
NFL: OL , Minnesota Vikings (turns 23)
NFL: DL , New York Giants (27)
NBA: PG , Boston Celtics (31)
NFL: OT , Philadelphia Eagles (31)
NBA: SF , Chicago Bulls (35)
MLB: 1B , Retired after 2018 (39)
NFL: DB , Hall of Fame (62)
2019: Boston Red Sox OF made one of the most when he robbed what would’ve been s walk-off HR that was over a feet above the wall
2015: Chicago Bulls PG banked in a GW-3PM to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers at the buzzer in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals to take a 3-1 lead during ‘ 1st year back in Cleveland
2006: Detroit Pistons C became the 2nd player to win 4 Defensive Player of the Year awards in NBA history, and the 1st to do so over a 5-year span
2001: Arizona Diamondbacks SP became the 1st (and only) left-hander to strike out 20 batters over 9 innings, tying the MLB single-game record, but the game was not finished in regulation (11 innings)
1988: Chicago Bulls SG scored 226 total points in their 1st round series victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, breaking ‘s record of 213. MJ’s 45.2 PPG is the 2nd most in any playoff series in NBA history, behind only Jerry West’s 46.3 PPG in the 1965 WCF
1988: Utah Jazz scored just 8 points in the 1st quarter of their Game 1 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, setting an NBA Playoff record-low
1973: Chicago Cubs legend , an assistant coach after his retirement, technically became the 1st African-American manager in MLB history by filling in after ‘s ejection
1970: New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 7 to win their very 1st NBA Championship (1st of 2), handing the / Lakers their 3rd straight Finals loss
1968: Oakland Athletics SP became the youngest player to pitch a Perfect Game in MLB history during a 4-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins where Hunter drove in 3 of Oakland’s 4 runs at the plate during the last season the AL didn’t have a DH
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